We all deserve access to quality dental care, no matter our race, where we live, or what insurance we can afford. But in Washington state, more than 2 million residents, particularly people in communities of color, low-income families, and residents of rural communities, do not have access to the dental care they need.
This legislative session, we have a chance to expand access to quality oral health care across the state. House Bill 1678 will authorize dental therapists to practice in more community-based health care settings, extending the care that has been successfully provided on Tribal lands since 2017.
It's proven that patients in communities where a dental therapist is practicing benefit from improved oral health. Tell your lawmakers to support HB 1678 so that all Washingtonians can have access to affordable, local oral healthcare! |
House Bill 1678 is up for a hearing in the House Healthcare and Wellness Committee on Tuesday, February 7 at 1:30 PM. Another great way to take action on this important bill is to sign in PRO for this hearing! This will add your name to the list of the bill's supporters lawmakers see and to the bill's record. |
